On 12/5/07, Gerald Wheeler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Installing GCC on the box would be a major problem and one > that I would rather not get into.
Having a C compiler would probably make your life easier in the long run. And, unless you've got a seriously weird box, installing GCC is probably not as much of a major problem as you might think; in fact, anybody who could give you compiled modules for your system could probably tell you how to get GCC running on your box just as easily. > Why does Perl assume (if this is the case) that everyone who uses perl > has access to a compiler?? > I can not believe that most perl users have access to a C compiler? I can believe it. On most Unix-type systems, the best way to install Perl is from the source. Also, C compilers are readily available for such systems. > One would think that at least for the primary Unix flavors (Solaris, > AIX, Linux, etc.) there would be binaries available for download with > the the modules offered by CPAN. Yes and no. There are a few individuals and firms who give of their time to build perl and modules for people without C compilers. But there are always new things on CPAN, and nobody can keep up with it all. In the end, if you can't find someone who will compile modules for you, at least you can do it yourself. Hope this helps! --Tom Phoenix Stonehenge Perl Training -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://learn.perl.org/
